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Re: 4/23/2013 Reds vs Cubs The Return of the Corkster

Villanueva K's

"Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."

Re: 4/23/2013 Reds vs Cubs The Return of the Corkster

Sappelt walks

"Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."

Re: 4/23/2013 Reds vs Cubs The Return of the Corkster

Originally Posted by PuffyPig

BABIP .189 before today, even lower now. FIP is 4.16.

He is what he is, a lifetime 4.17 guy who's getting some good luck in a small sample size.

You might be right. But they've said he's made some changes and we're seeing the difference. I agree that the BABIP will go up...but regardless of the luck, he's spotting his pitches well, changing speeds really well...basically keeping EVERY hitter totally off balance.

Re: 4/23/2013 Reds vs Cubs The Return of the Corkster

Re: 4/23/2013 Reds vs Cubs The Return of the Corkster

Castro flies out to right to end the frame. Good work by the 8th wonder of the world.

"Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."

Re: 4/23/2013 Reds vs Cubs The Return of the Corkster

Originally Posted by _Sir_Charles_

You might be right. But they've said he's made some changes and we're seeing the difference. I agree that the BABIP will go up...but regardless of the luck, he's spotting his pitches well, changing speeds really well...basically keeping EVERY hitter totally off balance.

All I know is that he's looked DAMNED good tonight.

You'd be surprised how good a pitcher looks when the ball is hit into play into an out.

A BABIP in the .150's or so is sure to make any pitcher look like Greg Maddux.

Re: 4/23/2013 Reds vs Cubs The Return of the Corkster

Corky is slow lol

"Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."

Re: 4/23/2013 Reds vs Cubs The Return of the Corkster

Heisey grounded out to 3rd
Corky grounded out to 3rd
Hannhan pinch hitting

"Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."

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